A fund for Cambridgeshire community projects is getting bigger - giving you the chance to apply for a slice of £800,000.

Mick George is to increase the amount of money offered via its "Community Fund".

This means that the company is increasing the number of dates interested parties can submit applications for funding, up from twice a year to four times a year in 2018.

The new deadlines for submitting applications are the March 28, July 11, September 26 and the January 9 2019. Mick George hopes that this will increase interest from applicants, by reducing the time between application, acceptance and completion of each project.

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In the seven years since its inception, the Mick George Community Fund has provided more than £2.5 million worth of grants to over 90 different community projects. In addition to sports and community projects, funds have been awarded to everything from leisure facilities and playgrounds to churches and conservation areas.

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Jon Stump, finance director at Mick George, said: "As with all of the services that the business offers, we adapt accordingly to ensure we’re satisfying our customers. The Community Fund is no different, and the sheer volume of money being distributed for assistance has urged us to adjust the application criteria to suit.

"The financial support that we’re able to offer is a reflection of the businesses performance in the last six months. We’re pleased to declare that the company is currently in a very healthy position, achieving attractive results and growth, owing largely to the backing of local communities that we operate in. The ‘Community Fund’ provides us with the opportunity to give something back, and show our appreciation."

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